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Construction Digital Reveals the Top Projects in South Africa
Construction Digital, the top digital media source for global construction news and information, investigates the top projects shaping South Africa, from the Portside Tower in Cape Town - the first skyscraper built since apartheid ended - to the Gautrain, the rapid transit rail designed to move... - March 12, 2011 - WDM Group
inXitu Co-Founder Wins NASA Invention of the Year Award for 2010
Central technology in inXitu products result from NASA invention - March 11, 2011 - inXitu
Free Government Access to Solutions for Sustainable Cities Online Briefing Series
AltaTerra Research online briefing series, “Solutions for Sustainable Cities: Clean Technologies in Municipal Practice,” begins March 31. - March 11, 2011 - AltaTerra Research
Egyptian Actor Ayman Samman Composes a Song Dedicated to the Egyptian Revolution
After a successful career as an indie rock singer and a theatre actor in Egypt and Chicago, Ayman Samman is now a working actor in TV and film in Hollywood. He graduated from Helwan University as an Egyptologist and guided tourists throughout the Middle East. His natural storytelling skills and his... - March 09, 2011 - The ADD Channel
Can Durban 2020 Live Up to the Success of the World Cup? In African Business Review
South African President Jacob Zuma delivered his state of the nation address last month, and his words about last summer’s tournament echoed the overall consensus of visiting teams, fans and spectators from afar. African Business Review: “The experience of the 2010 FIFA Soccer World... - March 09, 2011 - WDM Group
IIMSAM Middle East Office Commemorated International Women Day
IIMSAM Middle East Director & Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Naseer Homoud’s message on International Women Day. He urged for equal participation of women in all stream of life and maintained that without ensuring empowerment of women Millennium Development Goals would not be accomplished. - March 09, 2011 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
Tax Attorneys Direct Exposes Myths of Tax Extension
A tax extension provides ample time to prepare your taxes, but they need to be done correctly and the best way to do it is through a professional tax attorney. - March 08, 2011 - Titan Tax Relief
IIMSAM Official Dr. Naseer Homoud Elected for Two Prestigious Awards in Jordan
In a thriving development, Akhbarna news announced Dr. Naseer Homoud- IIMSAM Goodwill Ambassador and Director of its Middle East Office as elected nominee for its Man of the Year Award. Dr. Homoud also received an honor from prominent Jordanian news agency Zaid Jordan and the organization served him with Economic & Social Personality of the Year- 2010 Award. - March 07, 2011 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
GEIGERRIG Hydration Packs Turbo Charge Performance, Especially for Personal Water Filters
"It seems clear to me that the GEIGERRIG Hydration Engine is an excellent example of great innovation – a truly elegant and game-changing technology!" - Miles Maiden, CEO of Steripen. - March 05, 2011 - Geigerrig Hydration Packs
The Big Society Explained at NTRL Conference
As David Cameron declares the Big Society as his “mission in politics” there is still a lot of confusion over what the Big Society means to the future delivery of public services. All is to be revealed at a one-day conference on March 31st in Birmingham, UK, organised by National... - March 05, 2011 - National Training Resources Ltd
Lamar Associates Announces Tuition-Free Tribal Prescription Drug Abuse and Drug Endangered Children Training and Technical Assistance
Department of Justice-The Office of Community Oriented Policing Services funds Training and Technical Assistance for Indian Country - March 01, 2011 - Lamar Associates
Political Unrest in the Middle East Causes Oil Prices to Rise Dramatically in the Latest News of Energy Digital
In an interview with Energy Digital, an insider of the Middle East explains the tension that is causing oil prices to rise, while leaving countries to re-think their offshore positions. Oil controversies have made constant news beginning in the early 1900s. Having most of the world’s... - March 01, 2011 - WDM Group
9/11 Flipbook Unifies Diverse Personal Experiences and Creates Controversy
Artist Scott Blake aims to perpetuate a continuing dialogue about the 9/11 experience with one controversial project. - February 25, 2011 - Barcode Art
Unique Broadband Systems Ltd Expands Its Product Line
Unique Broadband System Ltd. (UBS), a major developer of COFDM technology and applications, is launching a new product line with the introduction of a COFDM Signal Analyzer. The first release of the digital Signal Analyzer is capable of testing a wide range of waveforms such as DVB-T, DVB-H, CMMB,... - February 25, 2011 - Unique Broadband Systems Ltd.
McGill University Selects Pulse Energy to Cut Campus Energy Use by 12%
McGill University and Pulse Energy partner to reduce campus building energy use. - February 24, 2011 - Pulse Energy
Voicebrook to Exhibit at the 100th Annual USCAP Meeting
Voicebrook to demonstrate new product features and advanced reporting workflows - February 24, 2011 - Voicebrook, Inc.
InfraGard Examines the Domestic Threat: Expert Panel Discusses Radicalization and the Domestic Threat
The InfraGard National Members Alliance held a critical sector forum examining the domestic threat and radicalization issues. INMA Chairman Dr. Kathleen Kiernan and Advisory Board Member Bryan Ware welcomed a distinguished panel consisting of Dawn Scalici, Deputy Under Secretary for Analysis at the DHS; James McJunkin, Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI’s Washington Field Office; and Russ Porter, Director of Law Enforcement and Homeland Security in the ODNI. - February 23, 2011 - InfraGard National Members Alliance
Fire Damper Inspection Company Awarded GSA Contract
Passive fire protection inspection company offering services on GSA Schedule - February 23, 2011 - Life Safety Services
Phoenix Cleaning Company, Total Quality Cleaning Services Continues to Grow Amid Immigration Controversy
Phoenix, Arizona is ground zero of the interaction between immigrant workers and struggling economy that still depends on an influx of cheap laborers. No other state has been more affected by the immigration crisis than Arizona. The capital city is also the crossroads between the battle between corporate cost cutting and the flood of cheap foreign labor. These stresses provide the background for the latest round of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Notices of Inspection otherwise known as - February 22, 2011 - Total Quality Cleaning Systems
Wright Scoop Issues Challenge, Change America's Landscape
The Wright Scoop –Sylvia Hoehns Wright, recipient of the ‘Turning America from Eco-weak to Eco-chic’ advocates change America's landscape, create sustainable urban/suburban communities. - February 20, 2011 - The Wright Scoop
Brazil Profiled as One of the Top 20 Countries Investing in Renewable Energy Sources in February’s Energy Digital
February’s issues of Energy Digital features an article profiling Brazil as one of the top 20 countries investing in renewable energy. Currently, Brazil acquires approximately 85 percent of its energy from renewable sources. This is causing investors to take a much closer look at partnering... - February 18, 2011 - WDM Group
Obama Announces 2012 Energy Budget, Cutting Hydrogen and Raising Investment Interests
President Barack Obama recently announced the U.S. 2012 energy budget before the U.S. Department of Energy. While the government has allotted $29.5 billion for the entire energy budget, it also calls for a $3.6 billion cut in research for natural gas, oil, and hydrogen. This could be seen as... - February 18, 2011 - WDM Group
DOT Approves CTRL’s Ultrasonic Sensor for Drum Reconditioning Industry
CTRL Systems, Inc. and Adria Machine received notification the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) has approved the purpose-built leak detection system designed to find holes as small as 10/1,000th of an inch in steel and plastic drums. CTRL worked closely with Adria Machine to... - February 17, 2011 - CTRL Systems, Inc.
Naval Submarine Support Center Changes Commanders
Cmdr. Bryan C. Still will turn over command of Naval Submarine Support Center (NSSC) New London to Cmdr. Timothy P. Kollmer in a change of command ceremony on Friday, Feb. 18 at 10 a.m. at the Shepherd of the Sea Chapel. During Still’s tour as commanding officer, NSSC improved its quality of... - February 17, 2011 - Submarine Group 2
Renewable Energy Investing Trends in February’s Issue of Energy Digital
Energy Digital announces its new Front of Book article featuring current trends in renewable energy investing. - February 16, 2011 - WDM Group
Free Webinar to Make Sense of New FDA Regulations
New federal regulations on food safety have broad implications for the food industry. To make sense of the changes, Qualtrax is pleased to present a free webinar, “The Food Safety Modernization Act: What It Means and How to Prepare.” - February 16, 2011 - Qualtrax, Inc.
Nika Corporate Housing Wins Bid to Provide Housing to Foreign Coalition Military
USCENTCOM, the military headquarters responsible for the entire Middle East and Horn of Africa regions, has selected Nika Corporate Housing LLC as the lead provider for temporary housing of foreign coalition personnel while on temporary duty to MacDill AFB. Nika Corporate Housing is a certified small, woman-owned business headquartered in Tampa FL, and has been serving corporate housing needs for government/military and mobile professionals across the nation for nearly eight years. - February 14, 2011 - Nika Corporate Housing
Peak Government Services, Inc. Announces New Website and Comprehensive Rebranding
Peak Government Services, Inc. announces the launch of their new website accompanied by the rebranding of their identity. “The website and new design of our brand complement Peak’s goal to provide refreshingly clear and precise coding and auditing services to our valued government... - February 12, 2011 - Peak Government Services, Inc.
Group Benefit Services, Inc., a Springfield, MO Licensed Third Party Administrator, Enters Into an Agreement with The Phia Group
Group Benefit Services (GBS) and The Phia Group reaches a technology integration agreement to provide subrogation investigation and recovery services. - February 10, 2011 - Group Benefit Services, Inc.
EOS Remediation Hailed for Its Efforts to Expand Exports
Obama Administration hails EOS Remediation for its efforts to expand exports. - February 03, 2011 - EOS Remediation, LLC
Voicebrook Featured in CAP TODAY Article
Article affirms Voicebrook’s leadership in the Pathology speech recognition arena. - January 29, 2011 - Voicebrook, Inc.
SIIA Secures Sponsors for LRRA Legislation
SIIA today announced that it has confirmed lead sponsors for federal legislation intended to modernize the Liability Risk Retention Act (LRRA). Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) will introduce the bill in the U.S. Senate while Rep. John Campbell (R-CA) has committed to take the lead in the House of... - January 28, 2011 - Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc.
VisionAIR Joins IJIS Institute as Its Sixth Sustaining Member
Institute’s prestigious member class continues to grow. The IJIS Institute, a nonprofit organization that focuses on mission-critical information sharing for justice, public safety, and homeland security, announces that VisionAIR, Inc. has upgraded its member status to become the... - January 27, 2011 - IJIS Institute
Speaker John Boehner to Speak at Ashbrook Center’s Memorial Dinner at Ashland University
The speaker of the United States House of Representatives John A. Boehner will speak at Ashland University on April 8 as the keynote speaker for the 26th annual John M. Ashbrook Memorial Dinner. - January 23, 2011 - Ashland University
Announcing the Government Information Security Today Survey
Information Security Media Group (ISMG), publisher of GovInfosecurity.com, announces the launch of its inaugural Government Information Security Today survey gauging top trends, threats and priorities for federal, state and local government agencies. This web-based research study, created by ISMG... - January 22, 2011 - Information Security Media Group
ISPU Fellows Outline Strategy to Improve US Image to Policy Makers
Scholars Mehmet Celebi and Azeem Ibrahim offer insight on how to increase understanding between the US and Muslim-majority countries. - January 20, 2011 - Institute for Social Policy and Understanding
Telax Hosted Call Center Solution Selected by Cancer Care Ontario
Provincial agency now using Telax solution to support Ontario Breast Screening and ColonCancerCheck programs. - January 14, 2011 - Telax Hosted Call Center
New Safety Measurement System Drives Change for Iowa Motor Carriers
After months of anticipation, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) finally went live in December with its new safety measurement system – CSA, which stands for “Compliance, Safety, Accountability.” With the new system now in place, FMCSA officials say more than... - January 08, 2011 - Iowa Truck Services
Analysis: Medicaid Inefficiencies Cost Ohio Taxpayers Nearly $900 Million per Year
Governor Kasich must change government culture to succeed, expert says. An analysis by the former Performance Measures Manager for the Ohio Department of Aging has uncovered between $800-$900 million dollars in unnecessary annual Medicaid spending by the state of Ohio. The analysis, conducted by... - January 06, 2011 - Measurement Resources Company
Do Ask, do Tell at OutMilitary.com - the New Social Network for Gay Service Members
OutMilitary.com is a new social network for gay and lesbian service members and their supporters. - January 03, 2011 - OutMilitary.com
Ronna Martin Announces Campaign for Eanes ISD (Texas) School District Board of Trustees.
Ronna Martin of Austin and Westlake (Texas) has announced that she will run for a Trustee position on the Eanes ISD School Board in the May 2011 election. Martin established a campaign network officially on January 1, 2011 and the website address is http://www.voteronna.com and is actively seeking donations. Also a Facebook page for the campaign is located at http://www.facebook.com/voteronna. - January 02, 2011 - Don Martin Public Affairs
Crestron Awarded GSA Schedule 70 IT Contract
Crestron to Provide AV Control & Automation Solutions to Federal Government. - December 22, 2010 - Crestron Electronics, Inc.
IIMSAM Middle East Office Observed International Migrants Day
IIMSAM Middle East Director & Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Naseer Homoud's message on International Migrants Day. Dr. Naseer Homoud appealed to the world community to respect rights and dignity of migrants workers. - December 19, 2010 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
Iowa Truck Services Navigates Annual Licensing Renewal
Officials at Iowa Truck Services (ITS) offer expert resources to help eliminate the challenges and hassles of license renewal by managing the process for private, for-hire and specialized motor carriers. The deadline for annual licensing renewal is rapidly approaching. Notices – such as International Registration Plans, Distance Schedules and Vehicle Schedules – must be postmarked or received by the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) no later than January 31, 2011 - December 18, 2010 - Iowa Truck Services
Amero Enterprise Launches New Nursing Grants Website, NursingGrants.us
NursingGrants.us is the Biggest Site in the Realm of Nursing and College Grants. The Site Provides Free Information, Tools, and Strategies Helping Undergraduate and Graduate Students Pay for College with Money That is Not Required to Pay Back. - December 15, 2010 - Amero Enterprise
NASA Employs RFID on International Space Station
NASA’s Johnson Space Center announced that it has purchased RFID readers and associated peripherals from A.C.C. Systems Inc. for a space flight inventory system on the International Space Station. The ACC570 handheld RFID reader was selected after extensive comparative testing of the major... - December 10, 2010 - A.C.C. Systems Inc
Discount Training, Inc., Announces the Tyler Dunn Foundation in an Effort to Technically Train, Mentor and Prevent Suicide in Our Nations Youth
The family of Tyler Dunn and friends of the family from Discount Training, Inc., are proud to announce the establishment of the Tyler Dunn Foundation. Started in November of 2010 in loving memory of a wonderful young man whose life ended too soon, the foundation will focus on showing young people... - December 08, 2010 - Discount Training, Inc.
IIMSAM Official Observed International Day of Persons with Disabilities
IIMSAM Middle East Director & Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Naseer Homoud's message on International Day of Persons with Disabilities. He said that dignity and justice for all persons are established universal principles and therefore urged people to work with concrete deeds to bring persons with disabilities to mainstream society. - December 04, 2010 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
ASUCRP Represented on IJIS Institute Committee
Will promote collaboration among governments and industry - December 03, 2010 - IJIS Institute
Planet Technologies Launches GovCloud - a New Cloud Practice Designed Specifically to Assist Government Agencies with Cloud Based Solutions
Planet Technologies launches new government cloud practice “GovCloud” which leverages state of the art cloud technologies, expert cloud migration services, and cloud based solutions designed specifically for government. - December 02, 2010 - Planet Technologies